A clip from this week's obituaries in the printed edition of The Crittenden Press:Winter
Old Man Winter died early Wednesday morning when 40-plus degree weather took its inevitable toll on Winter's last breath of snow.
Winter was preceded in death by Bradford Pear and Red Bud, but survived by Yellow Daffodil and Purple Tulip, both of whom will act as pallbearers.
Funeral services for Old Man Winter will be officially held on March 20 with Bro. Vernal Equinox officiating. Burial will be at the City of Marion Debris Field off Depot Street.
All joking aside, winter is surely gone, evidenced by the fact that last night's snow was no match for the Sun's early morning rays. Despite the fact that winter's grasp is loosening, there remain a few scars. Donnie Morgan Phillips told me yesterday that his company, Kentucky Utilities, is still reconnecting electricity at homes damaged by the ice storm three weeks ago. Those of course are anomalies, but nonetheless troublesome for those still living in the dark.
The inset picture was the last taken of Old Man Winter in 2008. Look closely and you will see three whitetailed deer in the frame.
